Skills development is one of the fundamental engines of growth for any industry. Training allows aspiring young people to enter the economy, passionate about building careers and contributing to the growth of the business. Their energy is infectious and vital, but it must be shaped through training. In creative industries, however, training has a wider […] The post Creating shared

Ghana’s tourism and creative economy continue to experience renewed growth as government strengthens efforts to position the country as Africa’s leading cultural and heritage destination. While many still associate Ghana’s global tourism success with the landmark Year of Return campaign of 2019, it is important to understand that the country has since moved into a […] The post Black

By: Jibril Salifu Now that the noise, debate, and online commentary around IShowSpeed’s visit to Ghana have settled, I believe it is worth stepping back to examine what the moment really meant through the lens of nation branding. On January 26, 2026, American streamer IShowSpeed, born Darren Watkins Jr., arrived in Ghana as one of […] The post Beyond tourism:

GAIA AFRICA, the continent’s premier private members’ club for women leaders, has entered the final weeks of its 2025/2026 Member Season, with applications closing on February 15 2026. The current member season, shaped around The Unbowed — GAIA AFRICA’s storytelling series spotlighting the lived experiences and leadership journeys of some members — reflects the depth, […] The post GAIA

As part of the measures of educating women on the prevention and protection against cervical cancer, SEBaid Foundation with support from donors, and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has launched the maiden Cervical Cancer Awareness campaign at Aburi in the Eastern Region with screening. The initiative which served as a platform to […] The post Eastern

Ghana’s leading urban radio and youth brand, YFM, is set to deepen its collaboration with the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) to strengthen partnerships in the entertainment, culture, and creative economy sectors. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by a high-powered YFM delegation to UniMAC. The delegation, led by Mr. Ernest […] The post YFM to partner

Nestlé Ghana Limited has reaffirmed its long-standing collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) during a courtesy visit held as part of preparations for the 2026 President’s Independence Day Awards. The award scheme recognizes academic excellence in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). For the 2026 ceremony, a total of 52 outstanding students will be […] The post Nestlé;

Ghana does not rush you. It waits. It observes. And before you realise it, it has quietly enveloped your sense of time, people and purpose. For Mrs. Nimeesha Gupta, wife of H.E. Mr. Manish Gupta, High Commissioner of India to Ghana, what began as a diplomatic posting slowly became something far more intimate: a lively […] The post Woven Strands, Ghana, India: Poetry as cultural bridge

In economics, ideas rarely fail because they are wrong. More often, they fail because they are badly introduced, poorly structured, or concluded without conviction. Anyone who has sat through a policy briefing that began with a dense equation, or read a paper whose conclusion simply restated its abstract, will recognise the problem. Economic reasoning may […] The post What economists

The Coalition for Positive Impact (CPI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Igniting Dreams Fellowship, a youth-focused entrepreneurship programme targeting early-stage businesses in Northern Ghana. Over the past seven years, the fellowship has supported more than 50 young founders to transform early-stage ventures into job-creating, revenue-generating […] The post Applications

Agrihouse Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and well-coordinated agri-food system with the successful hosting of its Actions and Approaches Breakfast Meeting, held on Friday, 30th January, 2026, bringing together over 70 stakeholders, partners, collaborators, and industry actors from across the agri-food value chain. The high-level breakfast meeting formed part of […] The post From

By Henry Atta NYAME In Ghana, gaining admission into a university is a proud and unforgettable experience. It is often celebrated with excitement, prayers, and endless congratulatory messages from family, friends, and even neighbours. For many young people, entering the university marks the beginning of independence, responsibility, and hope for a better future. Indeed, university […] The post My

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is the United States’ signature step to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Since its establishment in 2010 by Obama administration, YALI has offered diverse opportunities, including academic training in leadership, governance skills, organizational development and entrepreneurship, and has connected with thousands of […] The post Qualities

By Shadrack Nii Yarboi YARTEY “A person is under the influence of alcohol where the alcohol concentration in the blood or breath of that person, as shown by competent medical evidence or any other evidence, is 0.05 percent or more when measured within two hours of the time operating or attempting to operate a motor […] The post Making

By Michael FRIMPONG, Ph.D. Productivity, much like truth, resists tidy definition. It is elusive, multifaceted, and often misunderstood, particularly by those who attempt to capture it with excessive precision. To comprehend productivity entirely is to confront complexity, ambiguity, and competing perspectives. It recalls the timeless parable of the blind men and the elephant: each participant, […] The post The

By Ben BRAKO (koBENa) BRAKO At independence, Ghana, Singapore, South Korea, and Indonesia stood at broadly comparable developmental thresholds. None were rich. None were fully industrialized. All faced post-war or post-colonial disruption. Yet within two generations, the Asian states achieved structural transformation, while Ghana remained locked into commodity dependence. This divergence cannot be explained by […] The post Structural

This is the quietest interview mistake. And possibly the most common. Nothing goes obviously wrong. No argument. No controversy. No viral blunder. The interview runs smoothly. Everyone smiles. Hands are shaken. And yet, an hour later, nobody remembers what was said. You’ve seen it happen. A CEO appears on breakfast television. A minister speaks on […] The post On

According to latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, the country’s inflation rate fell sharply to 3.8 percent in January 2026 – marking the 13th consecutive decline and lowest rate since the rebasing of prices in 2021. This represents a 19.7 percentage-point drop from the 23.5 percent recorded in January 2025 and a 1.6 percentage-point decline […] The post Editorial:

In pursuing greater value addition to natural resources, the country has officially begun refining gold purchased from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector following commencement of refinery operations by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in partnership with Gold Coast Refinery. The start of operations follows a historic agreement signed last month under which Gold […] The post Editorial:

… as fuel prices ease on domestic refining, softer oil markets President John Dramani Mahama has hailed the revival of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), describing its return to crude oil processing as a significant step towards reducing fuel import costs, easing pressure on consumers and restoring the performance of state-owned enterprises. Speaking when he […] The post Mahama hails TOR revival